Staff Associate Position (California/Oakland) (oakland downtown)

We are a four lawyer, four office growing law firm. Our practice is general and includes Immigration, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Separation, Support, Divorce, Traffic, Criminal, Personal Injury, Wills &Trusts. A plus if you are a native in both written and spoken Spanish. FULL TIME PRACTICE: We look forward to considering you for growth opportunities in all of our offices. If you are newly licensed, our 20 year practice average attorneys will gladly mentor you. CASE REFERRAL TO YOU: If you have interest and experience in specific areas of practice, we will consider a case referral arrangement. You may meet clients in our offices. Please respond with your resume and letter of interest. English: 804-308-0051 or Spanish: 804-307-5113

Plaintiffs employment discrimination firm in Sausalito is seeking a part-time paralegal to primarily type up potential new client intakes by phone and perform miscellaneous administrative tasks. The job is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The ideal candidate resides in Marin County. Seeking someone who is educated, intelligent, can type as they are talking on the phone and works very efficiently as we are contacted by several potential clients every day. The job also requires multi-tasking and excellent attention to detail. Please send cover letter and resume.

PWDF seeks a Staff Attorney (SA). People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) is a small nonprofit located in San Francisco which focuses on equal access for clients with psychiatric or developmental disabilities. Approximately 70% of cases are SSI and SSDI disability hearings and appeals. The rest are disability rights (discrimination). See www.pwdf.org. Applicants should look at website before applying to understand the scope of our work and submit a more meaningful cover letter. Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 base salary for full-time (35 hours per week) or DOE. Minimum 1 to 2 years' recent experience . Applicants who are interested in part-time should state so in cover letter. Salary for part-time will be pro-rated. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation hours, commuter checks, etc., after 90 days. 6 months' probation. Holidays from start. Duties: (1) Must produce results within 6 to 12 months to continue in position. (2) Oversee disability rights issues, including for representation in federal court; Social Security/SSI disability, employment, education, health care, housing, and related subjects. (3) Oversee legal aspects of seminars, trainings, e-newsletter, training videos, and guest speaking. (4) Remain updated with respect to both law and psychiatry, e.g., read monthly published studies in APA monthly publication. (5) Oversee preparation of advocacy reports for Board meetings. (6) Represent PWDF; e.g., vendor contracts and HR matters. (7) Communicate and coordinate with other organizations serving our target population. (8) Monitor income and expenses as necessary; prepare reports relating to advocacy side of Agency. (9) Current affairs and research requirement; responsible for keeping abreast of mental health and disability issues, e.g., keeping up to date in relevant health care articles and governmental agencies’ reports. (10) Other duties as requested. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, highly organized, and will possess the ability to work and communicate in diverse communities. Must be reliable, flexible and able to work within deadlines e.g., work with bookkeeper, program managers, other attorneys and paralegals. Proficient computer skills required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Most importantly, candidates must be committed to providing advocacy for people with primarily but not exclusively mental and/or developmental disabilities (DD) and/or neurological impairments and must be willing to work enthusiastically toward achieving PWDF’s mission. See www.pwdf.org Additional qualifications: Required: 1. Licensed California attorney. Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience, e.g., civil rights nonprofit experience and litigation in federal court. 2. Exceptional communication skills, ability to write clearly, including attention for detail. 3. A record of achievement in leading teams of people. 4. Preferred: Experience in Social Security/SSI disability is very helpful, employment, health care, housing, Medicare, Med-Cal, post-secondary education. This is at a non-profit organization. PWDF is an EEO and Fair Chance Employer. Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster. Please do not apply if you do not already live within commuting distance. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and writing sample. NO CALLS PLEASE.

PWDF Seeks Managing Attorney to Convert to Legal Director. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION (PWDF) is a small nonprofit agency located in San Francisco that focuses on equal access for individuals with mental and/or developmental disabilities. Applicants should look at website before applying in order to understand the scope of our work and submit a more meaningful cover letter. Compensation: $90,000 to $105,000 base salary for full-time (35 hours per week), DOE. Part-time (80%) will be considered; applicants who are interested in part-time should state so in cover letter. Salary for part-time will be pro-rated. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation hours, commuter checks, etc., after 90 days. 6 months probation. This is an on-site position. Duties: The MA will report to the Legal Director (LD) . (1) General Supervisory Attorney responsible for supervision and/or advice to staff attorneys and program manager. Must produce results within 12 months to continue in position. (2) Oversee disability rights issues, including for representation in federal court; social security/SSI disability, employment, education, health care, housing, and related subjects. (3) Oversee legal aspects of seminars, trainings, e-newsletter, training videos, and guest speaking. (4) Remain updated with respect to both law and psychiatry, e.g., read monthly published studies in APA monthly publication. (5) Oversee preparation of advocacy reports for Board meetings. (6) Represent PWDF; e.g., vendor contracts and HR matters. (7) Communicate and coordinate with other organizations serving our target population. (8) Must be able to attend and fulfill duties for occasional liaison meetings, which may be called without due notice. (9) Monitor income and expenses as necessary; prepare reports relating to advocacy side of Agency. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, highly organized, and will possess the ability to work and communicate in diverse communities. Must be reliable, flexible and able to work within administrative deadlines e.g., work with bookkeeper, program managers, attorneys and paralegals/legal assistants. Proficient computer skills required, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Most importantly, candidates must be committed to providing advocacy for people with primarily but not exclusively mental and/or developmental disabilities (DD) and must be willing to work enthusiastically toward achieving PWDF’s Mission. Additional qualifications: Required: 1. Licensed California attorney, minimum of 10 years relevant experience; e.g., civil rights nonprofit experience and litigation in federal court. 2. Exceptional communication skills, ability to write clearly including accuracy for detail. 3. Management experience and a record of achievement in leading teams of people. 4. Preferred but not all required: Experience in Social Security/SSI disability is very helpful, employment, health care, housing, Medicare, Medi-Cal, post-secondary education. Responsibilities: Program Management Leadership and Support: plan for periodic review and modification of programs to meet the continuously changing needs of beneficiaries, and to meet the organization’s goal of fiscal responsibility. Continue to develop collaborative programs with other agencies, and ensure the highest levels of quality and customer service by inspiring staff to perform at their peak. Current affairs and research requirement; responsible for keeping abreast of mental health and disability issues, e.g., keeping up to date in relevant health care articles and governmental agencies’ reports. Fiscal Management: Ensure that the organization’s growth is supported internally in key areas: technology, human resources, and attorney fees. Administrative Management: Maintain culture that fosters cooperation, open and frequent communications, and teamwork. Develop and foster an environment that maximizes employee growth and retention. Human Resources: Recruit, train, manage, and evaluate staff to ensure that resources are maximized and that organizational systems are effective. Other duties as requested. This is at a non-profit organization. PWDF is an EEO and Fair Chance Employer. Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster. Please do not apply if you do not already live within commuting distance. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and writing sample. NO CALLS PLEASE.

We are a boutique law firm focused on consumer protection and mortgage-related litigation, seeking a temporary law clerk to support our practice. This is a hands-on opportunity for a recent law graduate awaiting results from the July 2025 California Bar Exam. About the Role: As a law clerk, you will assist with legal research, drafting, and litigation support in complex cases involving wrongful foreclosure, predatory lending, mortgage servicing abuses, along with other general real property matters. The work is meaningful, fast-paced, and client-centered. Responsibilities: Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions Conduct legal research on consumer protection statutes, regulations, and case law Assist with discovery review, trial preparation, and case strategy Attend hearings and client meetings when appropriate Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Strong research and writing skills Interest in consumer protection, civil litigation, or housing law Eligible to sit for the California Bar or awaiting results Potential for Advancement: This is a temporary position, but there is strong potential for a permanent associate role contingent on Bar passage and demonstrated excellence in the role. To Apply: Please send a resume, brief cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial is fine). Interviews will begin immediately. Compensation is $35-40 per hour, depending on experience.

I am a victim of a bed bug case looking for a lawyer who would represent me in court. It has been several years since the case was brought to court. I need a strong lawyer to represent me in court. I had two lawyers with this same case up until last month. But, they weren't good enough because they sounded like they all represented the other party, the landlord. They tried to push me instead of pushing the other party. Unfortunately, I know how a lawyer should act. The hard work has been done already in this case, and I have time until January next year, the next court date. A contingency fee agreement is preferred. If you are in good moral standing and willing to help me in this case, please text me with "Bed Bug." Thank you.